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Having problems with your Dell E172FP 17" LCD Flat Panel Monitor ?

Blinking monitor - goes back and forth from black screen to desktop image over and over - about every 2-3 seconds

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You got a signal issue with the doughter board inthis monitor you going to need to replace that. They cost around $35 respectivly and can be found on ebay as parts.\015\012\015\012I would also check the connection and the cable for shorts replace if needed.\015\012\015\012also another thing to check is putting this monitor on another computer if it does not do this you got a sync isue with the video card on the computer.\015\012\015\012I gave you a couple solutions in case one fails please do give a postive rating to your totally free answer today, thanks

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